Indonesian – Undan putih
Description: huge (170 cm) white pelican. Plumage white except for black primaries and secondaries. There is a small crest on back of head, a tuft of yellow on the breast. Immature birds are brown. Iris –red; bill –purplish; naked pouch –yellow; naked facial skin-pink; feet-pink.
Voice: Generally silent
Distribution and status: breeds in south Europe, Africa, and Central Asia rare winter strays have reached Java.
Habits: Typical of family with cooperative fishing, flying in formation and plunge-diving. Frequents lakes and large rivers.
Diet: Large fish